Requisition ID: 184960
Career Group: Store Careers
Job Category: Retail - Meat
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Part-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Alberta
City: Calgary
Location: 8803 Northgate Safeway
Postal Code: T2A 7R4
Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.
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About Safeway:
Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver,
British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food
offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from
coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit
your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and
for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for
those looking for an exciting career in food retail.
A day in the life of a Meat Wrapper:
You will deal directly with customers and answer questions on everything from grilling to nutrition. Our
highly skilled Meat Cutters are trained here to prepare the outstanding quality cuts that Safeway has built
its reputation on. Become part of the team that offers our customers some of our best-selling products.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
Experience
No previous experience required
Knowledgeable of various cuts of meat an asset
Key Responsibilities
Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner
Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs
Use of commercial power equipment
Order writing
Receiving and rotating product
Filling meat counter and showcases
Use of hand wrapper, and scale, pricing meats
Cleaning and sanitizing What you have to offer:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Highly motivated and team oriented
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form
Possess strong Customer Service qualities
Works in a safe and responsible manner
Available to work flexible hours
Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged
Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)
Physical Requirements
(Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant:
66-100% of shift)
Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds
Occasional lifting of between 20-50 pounds
Constant gripping
Frequent standing, bending, walking, twisting, carrying, pushing or pulling
Occasional exposure to cold temperatures
Why work for us:
We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit
plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension
plan for eligible employees.
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping
experience. If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill
set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be. We are an award winning
organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by role. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.
We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.